Victoria and Albert Museum
The world’s greatest museum of art and design
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10.00 to 22.00 Fridays
The Human Body
Apollo and Daphne
Apollo and Daphne
The sensual, writhing figures of Apollo and Daphne represent the victory of chastity over desire. The candlesticks were intended for the dining table, so providing guests with a visual feast and a moral lesson at the same time.
